Many schools in the country have switched to online classes due to the lockdown, but one in four students is unable to connect because they don’t have a laptop, desktop or tablet, according to a survey. The sudden lockdown announced by the government did not give many parents time to prepare for online classes and […]
Archives for April 2020
Covid-19 fallout: Online classes elude many due to lack to laptops, tablets
Many schools in the country have switched to online classes due to the lockdown, but one in four students is unable to connect because they don’t have a laptop, desktop or tablet, according to a survey. The sudden lockdown announced by the government did not give many parents time to prepare for online classes and […]
Safeguarding the Industrial IoT: a rising security challenge
The Fourth industrial revolution has unleashed a myriad of opportunities for organisations eager to leverage a new generation of connected Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices and reap the rewards of enhanced data sharing, operational efficiencies, and productivity, says Trevor Daughney, vice president of product marketing at Exabeam Around the globe, cities are deploying innovative […]
E-comm moratorium proposal worries India
India along with South Africa has raised concerns over a proposal at the WTO seeking to expand the scope of global moratorium to include digitized and digitizable goods such as books, video games, software and music. New Delhi has maintained that the globally agreed ecommerce moratorium has led to loss of revenue besides restricting use […]
COVID-19 updates you should know
Our world seems to be changing every day; here’s the latest COVID-19 updates. Rental waivers and deferrals for commercial tenants Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced some new measures for landlords and tenants this week (Tuesday 7th April). The new mandatory code will apply to tenancies where the tenant or landlord is eligible for the JobKeeper […]
Oyo gives pink slips to US staff
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi SoftBank-backed Oyo Hotels & Homes has laid off hundreds of employees in the US across divisions like sales, business development and HR since mid-March, recently sacked employees and company insiders told ET. As per some media reports, Oyo had previously laid off about 360 employees, a third of its then staff in […]
With no fresh content, broadcasters rely on old classics, web shows to entertain viewers
Confined to her home during the lockdown, Gwalior-based 37-year old Mansha Kasture is reliving childhood memories with her 8 year-old daughter, Mishika, watching Ramanand Sagar’s epic ‘Ramayana’ on DD National. Kasture is amongst the current generation of parents, who are introducing their kids to old iconic classics on Doordarshan channels during the lockdown period. If […]
For many, digital payments is the way to buy essentials
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi Consumers are increasingly using digital payments to buy essential items and services such as food, grocery, medical supplies, telecom recharges and utility bills, amid the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown in the wake of the Covid-19 virus outbreak. Companies that are processing these digital payments have such transactions surge even as spend-heavy sectors […]
Xero HQ Payroll is now live
Xero HQ Payroll helps accountants and bookkeepers stay on top of their clients’ payroll and compliance, with a single aerial view of all payroll tasks. It makes payroll work easier, faster and more efficient, so you can spend less time hunting for information and more time supporting your clients through this difficult time. Unlike spreadsheets, […]
Heroes of the New Bear Market: What Are Your Thoughts?
[embedded content] On an all new What Are Your Thoughts – Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown discuss: * Are there any Crisis Stars being created on Wall Street during this bear market?* Human behavior in a bear market has not changed much* Why this won’t be the next Great Depression* Michael thinks he’s one […]